Author: Shinychris
World Exclusive: Firebox's new gadget range unveiled April 1st
Yes Tech Digest has the world exclusive on a new range of gadgets from Firebox, including the Adult Naughty Step and even a DIY carbon freezing kit that allows you to freeze yourself for up to 30 years. And who…
Samsung Galaxy Portal on 3 – complete with augmented reality
3UK has become the first network operator in the UK to launch the Samsung Galaxy Portal, using the Google Android Éclair operating system. The Samsung Galaxy Portal features Layar – the augmented reality application which combines your phone's camera,…
Freeview HD to go live in time for World Cup
It's been available for a couple of months to some viewers, but Freeview HD was officially launched today, bringing subscription-free high definition broadcast television to millions in the UK, just in time for this year's World Cup. BBC, ITV…
Met Office now on mobile – though you could try looking up at the sky
Given the Met Office's frankly lamentable performance predicting the weather recently you have to question what's the point in launching a mobile version of their weather service. Frankly, you would probably get a better prediction looking up rather than down…
Vodafone HTC Legend Pre-Order opens
Android-based smartphone, the HTC Legend, is now available to order from Vodafone UK. Pre-loaded with Vodafone 360 apps, including Vodafone Music and MyWeb, the phone also provides full access to the Android Marketplace with over 30,000 applications. Boasting a 3.2…
LinkedIn app now available on Blackberry – at last
Professional social network LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 60 million members globally, has launched an app for the Blackberry. LinkedIn already has apps for the iPhone and Palm Pre, and the launch on the Blackberry is…
Apple iPhone HD this summer?
According to the Wall Street Journal Apple is working on a new version of the iPhone to be released this summer. Manufactured by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry, which is responsible for all prior iPhones, the new model…
Ixos Divo – a very class looking iPod sound system
Here's an iPod sound system with a difference. It doesn't look like your usual white plastic job, but is a rather more refined metallic number fit for even the most stylish bachelor pad. As well as remotely controlling and recharging…
Brits prefer Facebook to Twitter, reckon swiftcover
swiftcover, the insurance company that's trying to be cool by using Iggy Pop in its adverts (despite the fact he would never be able to get insurance cover, ever), has commissioned a survey to find out what 'Rocks' and…
Vodafone claims Europe's largest base of digital music subscribers
According to Vodafone nearly 450,000 of its customers have signed up for music subscription services since it signed digital rights management free MP3 music deals with all major labels in 2009. Two million tracks are currently available through the…
